oxgall

/ˈɒksɡɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a salt of cholic acid, obtained from the bile of cattle or other ruminants, used as a tanning agent and in the manufacture of dyes and other products.

“The manufacturer used oxgall to create a new range of eco-friendly dyes.”

Synonyms

  • bile salt
  • cholic acid

Antonyms

  • algaecide